Executive Compensation Specialist

About the role

The Executive Compensation Specialist plays a high-impact role in shaping and optimizing Copeland's total rewards programs. This includes designing and administering annual and long-term incentive plans, managing equity programs, and creating materials for the Compensation Committee. The role also involves conducting market research, benchmarking compensation programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, evolution, and governance of executive compensation programs
• Conduct regular market research to stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging compensation strategies
• Manage the administration of the annual incentive program and multiple equity programs
• Benchmark our compensation programs against industry peers and provide insights as appropriate
• Support the creation of high-quality, decision-ready materials for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee
• Lead the development of clear, compelling communication strategies and materials for executive compensation programs
• Support compliance with SEC regulations, IRS rules (e.g., 409A, 162(m)), and other relevant governance requirements
• Establish and uphold robust documentation processes and audit trails for executive compensation decisions
• Contribute to the preparation of public disclosures, when relevant

Requirements

You must have prior experience with executive compensation in a publicly traded company or in reward consulting, hands-on experience with equity programs, strong analytical and modeling skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to produce quality results in a highly matrixed, fast-paced environment. You should also maintain composure and efficiency in stressful situations, be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, and have five years of progressive compensation experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a large global company and/or in reward consulting
• Prior experience in a private-equity portfolio company
• Prior experience supporting M&A and/or taking a company through an IPO
• Experience with Workday HCM
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation (plus)

Skills

You must be able to evaluate pros, cons, risks, and benefits of different solution options, continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, leverage relationships to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how, and effectively communicate across various settings.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k), and more. We also offer flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role can be hybrid/flexible with candidates willing to travel on a regular basis to St. Louis and/or other company locations.